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Thursday, September 26, 2013

What Should I Choose For Gaming?

As some of you may know, gaming has been a hot topic of
discussion recently with the impending introduction of two new consoles, the
PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Many have debated and decided between the two
consoles, and also whether PC gaming is the way to go. In this post I’m going
to explain to you my position on which device is best and which one will fit
you the best. I’ll start the discussion by saying that I would go in the direction
of PC gaming, as it is often cheaper to buy games for a computer, and the
hardware itself also has more functions than just playing games. PC gaming was
is ideal for me because I already have a computer, and most people do, and to
upgrade it would be cheaper than buying a console. If you are wanting a console
however, I would recommend the PlayStation 4. This console is $100 cheaper than
the Xbox, a major factor in my decision, considering they are very similar in
performance. The PlayStation also has a better software platform, which allows
online play and many other features for free. Looking at the Xbox One you often
have to pay for these features monthly, which can add up. For example, assuming
the One lasts for 5 years before the next model, that’s another $300 that you’re
putting into it to get the same features that are usually free on the
PlayStation. These features add up so that in my opinion, it is a lot more
cost-effective to get a PlayStation rather than an Xbox, but then you have to
factor in the user base. Xbox has a lot more players online as of now because
of the cheaper price of the current Xbox. This means that many are likely to
have company loyalty and stick with the Xbox brand. So in effect, if you want
to play online with friends, there is a larger likelihood that they will be on
Xbox. Due to the price of the two consoles though, I predict that more people
will buy the PlayStation, possibly eliminating this advantage that the Xbox has.
Other features could be debated such as the look of the console, the feel of
the controller, or the layout of the home screen, but I’ve laid out what I
thought are the most relative points that lead to my decision to choose the
PlayStation if you only want a console, and a PC if you are looking at any kind
of gaming. As always, I hope you’ve enjoyed and learned something from my blog,
and keep reading!